Lot 289 , A Chinese gilt metal repoussé work box and cover, Liao dynasty style

A Chinese gilt metal repoussé work box and cover, Liao dynasty style, of petal lobed form, decorated with lions amid filigree scroll work, 5.5cm across

Provenance - Hong Kong businessman’s private collection, acquired 1960s,
£600-800

Condition:
The base of the box has many dents and has a split to the join of the bottom panel to the side. Both the cover and base have some dirt and encrustations to them, otherwise in good condition.

Unsold